Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 234g
- Better portability (33/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.